Sanya Serenity Coast Team Skipper Announced

“I am so happy to have been given the opportunity to skipper the Sanya Serenity Coast team entry during the Clipper 2017-18 Race.”
Says Wendy “Wendo” Tuck, who is revealed today as the Clipper Race skipper
who will lead Sanya’s debut team entry.

Wendo, who is
the only Australian skipper to compete in the Clipper Round the World Yacht
Race twice, won the Clipper Race class of the 2015 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht
Race during the All Australian Leg of the Clipper 2015-16 Race.

“I love the Clipper Race so much, it’s still
in my blood. As I return for my second consecutive Clipper Race, I am looking
to build on everything I learnt during the 2015-16 edition to build another
strong team of ocean racers.

“I’m also
looking forward to getting to know more about China and the tropical holiday
destination of Sanya through the knowledge of our onboard Ambassador Crew who
will help myself and our team fly the flag for Sanya throughout the race,” says
Wendo.

“It will be
great to work alongside such a dynamic new partner to the Clipper Race and
promote Sanya as a tourist destination as we race around the world.” She adds.

Sanya, the only
Chinese destination to be chosen as one of the 52 Places to Visit by the New
York Times this year, will make its debut on the Clipper 2017-18 Race route
during the Asia Pacific Leg 5.

Boasting
picture perfect white sandy beaches, pristine water, a balmy climate and 300
days of sunshine per year, China’s idyllic holiday destination lives up to its
reputation as the ‘Hawaii of China’ and will be using the Clipper 2017-18 Race
to promote itself as a tourist destination.

Speaking on
Wendo’s appointment as Sanya Serenity
Coast Skipper, Xu Zhenling, Vice Mayor of Sanya says “Congratulations to
Wendy Tuck from Sydney on becoming the Skipper of Sanya’s team yacht. I wish to
extend, on behalf of the Sanya government and people, warm congratulations to
her.

“As we know,
Sydney shares the same year-round balmy climate as Sanya, and I believe Wendy
will quickly develop a deep understanding of Sanya whilst integrating the 16
brave ambassadors and two media crew from China.

“Wendy is one
of only two female skippers in the Clipper 2017-18 Race and she is a highly-experienced
sailor. Under her leadership, Sanya’s team yacht can ride the wind and waves
and forge ahead to show the spirit of Sanya to the whole world.

“Welcome to
Wendy!”

In April, 16 ambassadors
were selected to represent Sanya as part of the Sanya Serenity Coast team during the Clipper 2017-18 Race. Sanya’s
Ambassadors will help to support the long-term development strategy of
combining sports and tourism and showcase Sanya as a destination for sailors during
the eleventh edition of the race.

The rest of the
Sanya Serenity Coast team will be
announced during the upcoming Crew Allocation Day which will take place at
Portsmouth’s Guildhall on Saturday 20 May 2017.

Nearly 700 crew
are preparing to take part in their ocean odyssey which starts from Liverpool
on Sunday 20th August 2017. Think you have what it takes? There is
still limited availability on selected legs. To apply, click here.